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    Greek Pasta Salad

    February 11, 2022 by RichandDelish 1 Comment

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    Greek pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion, made with cooked pasta, fresh veggies, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and homemade Greek salad dressing. We love to serve this pasta salad at a picnic or barbecue.

    Overhead shot of greek pasta salad in a large bowl.

    This pasta salad is colorful, full of flavor, and super easy to throw together. Your friends and family will love this pasta salad, it has been a family favorite for years, and we’re excited to share this easy and delicious recipe with you!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tips
    • Faq's
    • Make in advance
    • Serving
    • Greek Pasta Salad

    Tools in this video:

    Mason jars- our favorite mason jars.
    Mixing bowls- our favorite mixing bowls ever.

    Ingredients

    Pasta- use any kind of your favorite pasta, we used farfalle pasta.

    Bell pepper- we used orange bell pepper for this recipe. Any kind of bell pepper will work great.

    Cucumber- use fresh cucumber for this recipe. Cut the cucumber into small pieces.c

    Cherry tomatoes- we love using fresh Roma cherry tomatoes in cooking and for pasta salads. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

    Red onion- cut the red onion into slices, then cut it into 4 pieces. If you don't have red onion, it's okay using white onion.

    Kalamata olives- use your favorite brand of kalamata olives.

    Feta cheese- we love to top our pasta salad with feta cheese. If you are vegan or dairy-free, feel free to skip the feta cheese.

    Pasta salad in a bowl.

    For the greek salad dressing:

    Olive oil– to make the salad dressing, we used olive oil. Canola oil or vegetable oil will work as well.

    Red wine vinegar- use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.

    Dijon mustard- you will need a teaspoon of dijon mustard for this recipe.

    Lemon juice- use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

    Spices– for spices, we used kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

    Fresh garlic– use freshly grated garlic for the dressing.

    Greek salad dressing pour on top of salad.

    Instructions

    Step 1: Prepare the salad dressing by mixing olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a jar or a medium mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.

    Step 3: In a big bowl, add the cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, chopped parsley, bell pepper, and feta cheese.

    Step 4: Add the greek salad dressing on top and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Serve and enjoy!

    Pasta salad with lemon on the side.

    Expert tips

    • Make the pasta in salted water. this will make sure that the pasta flavor isn't flat. add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water.
    • Cook the pasta to al dente. to stop the pasta from turning soggy from the juices, cook the pasta al dente. this step will keep your pasta salad fresh and delicious.
    • Use fresh ingredients! this pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion, it's fresh and summery so make sure that you use fresh vegetables and fresh ingredients. the quality of the ingredients really makes this salad the best.

    Faq's

    How long will this pasta salad last?

    This pasta salad will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container.

    Can I serve this pasta salad with a different dressing?

    Yes! This pasta salad fits well with a lot of different flavors. You can serve it with Italian dressing, middle eastern dressing, lemon dressing, red wine dressing, etc.

    Can I use whole grain pasta for this recipe?

    Yes! You can use any kind of your favorite pasta kinds and pasta shapes., like chickpea pasta, brown rice pasta, spinach pasta, quinoa pasta, etc.

    Can I make this pasta salad with chicken?

    Yes! This recipe works great with chicken. Roast or cook chicken breast, seasoned with salt and pepper, then slice it into small slices and mix it with the pasta salad.

    Can I make this pasta salad vegan?

    Yes. It is very easy to make this recipe vegan, simply replace the feta cheese with vegan feta cheese, or don’t use cheese at all.

    Pasta salad not mixed.

    Make in advance

    To make this pasta salad in advance, pre-make the pasta a day or two ahead, cut the veggies a day or two ahead, and make the dressing a day or two ahead. When ready to serve, throw the pasta, veggies, and dressing together, mix well, and serve!

    Serving

    Serve pasta salad at a picnic, barbecue, or party. This recipe fits any type of occasion. Serve this pasta salad next to your favorite protein, next to a grilled chicken, hamburger, tofu, etc.

    serve it by itself! This pasta salad is filled with fresh vegetables, carbs from the pasta, and healthy fats from olive oil. This recipe makes a perfect brunch, lunch, or dinner!

    More pasta recipes:

    Tiktok Baked Feta Pasta- This baked feta pasta is incredibly delicious and easy to make. This pasta dish went viral in Finland, and because of this recipe, the grocery stores in Finland ran out of feta cheese.

    Pesto pasta bake- This pesto pasta bake is a super delicious pasta dish that is made in under an hour and tastes like restaurant pasta!

    Spinach Pasta Salad- This Spinach Pasta Salad is made with fresh spinach, feta, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and freshly made pasta combined together with a simple homemade salad dressing that makes the perfect refreshing and filling summery pasta salad.

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    Overhead shot of greek pasta salad.

    Greek Pasta Salad

    Rich and delish
    Greek pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion, make with cooked pasta, fresh veggies, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and homemade Greek salad dressing. We love to serve this pasta salad at a picnic or barbecue.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the pasta salad:

    • 450 g Cooked pasta
    • 2 Cucumbers
    • 15 Cherry tomatoes
    • ½ cup Red onion
    • 150 g Feta cheese
    • 1 Bell pepper
    • ¼ cup Fresh parsley
    • ⅔ cup Kalamata olives

    Greek salad dressing:

    • ½ cup Olive oil
    • ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 Garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the salad dressing by mixing olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a jar or a medium mixing bowl.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • In a big bowl, add the cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, chopped parsley, bell pepper, and feta cheese.
    • Add the greek salad dressing on top and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Make the pasta in salted water. this will make sure that the pasta flavor isn't flat. add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water.
    Cook the pasta to al dente. to stop the pasta from turning soggy from the juices, cook the pasta to al dente. this step will keep your pasta salad fresh and delicious.
    Use fresh ingredients! this greek pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion, it's fresh and summery so make sure that you use fresh vegetables and fresh ingredients. the quality of the ingredients really makes this salad the best.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 1112mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1588IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword greek pasta salad, greek pasta salad recipe
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    1. Amy

      March 21, 2022 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      This pasta salad is super yummy and filling! I love the dressing too!

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